1974 Highland Regional Council election|
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First party
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Second party
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Third party
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| Party
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Independent
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Labour
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Liberal
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| Seats won
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37
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4
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3
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| Popular vote
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43,943
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4,918
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5,495
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| Percentage
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72.1%
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8.1%
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9.0%
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Fourth party
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Fifth party
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| Party
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Conservative
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SNP
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| Seats won
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2
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1
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| Popular vote
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1,126
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5,434
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| Percentage
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1.8%
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8.9%
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Council Convener after election
Murdo Nicolson
Independent
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The first election to Highland Regional Council was held on 7 May 1974 as part of the wider 1974 Scottish local elections. The election saw Independents win control of 37 of the councils 47 seats.
Aggregate results
Highland Regional election, 1974[1][2]
Turnout: 58.2%
| Party
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Seats
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Gains
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Losses
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Net gain/loss
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Seats %
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Votes %
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Votes
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+/−
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Independent
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37
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78.7
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72.1
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43,943
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Labour
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4
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8.5
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8.1
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4,918
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Liberal
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3
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6.4
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9.0
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5,495
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Conservative
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2
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4.3
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1.8
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1,126
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SNP
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1
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2.1
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8.9
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5,434
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Ward results
References